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Quick-Release Compact Windshield is rated
3.0 out of
5 by
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Rated 2 out of
5 by
Ken1 from
DisappointedI received the quick release windshield for a Christmas present from my wife. The windshield was very easy to install on my 2000 Softtail standard. I loved the way it looked however once on the road I soon found out how much I disliked it. At first it was no issue traveling at 40 to 45 mph, however once I turned into the onramp of an Interstate I noticed a strong buffeting sound that drowned out my pipes, at about 70 mph it was unbearable to continue, I pulled over and thought I installed it wrong. I tried adjusting the windshield up as high as it could go on the forks,tried it again and the same thing happened. I returned home took off the windshield and continued on my ride for the day. I will be going back to the dealer to return the windshield.

Date published: 2016-12-27

Rated 4 out of
5 by
joe1952 from
The quick disconnect is an excellent designFrankly, I prefer riding without a windshield and I think the bike looks better without it, but at 62 I find it difficult to handle the high winds when spending long periods on the highway. The quick disconnect is excellent, allowing me to remove or install the windshield in seconds (literally), and there is no hardware left on the bike when the windshield is removed.
Installation could not have been easier, although it calls for a torque wrench that can apply 60 inch pounds with a hex bit; I gave it my best guess and will fix it after getting a hex bit that fits my torque wrench.
The package came with a directional relocation kit and instructions on how to re-route the clutch cable; however, neither was required on my ’04 FXST. The only drawback so far is a bit of buffeting that starts around 55 or 60 mph. It is very noticeable at 70 and unbearable at 80 (at least for long periods); otherwise, I am very pleased with this windshield.

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